Retro-inspired horror anthology Spooky Tales to be published by Top Hat Studios
1920s pulp dread, Japanese body horror, found footage, and classic slashers.
Top Hat Studios will publish Liminal Road-developed retro-inspired horror anthology Spooky Tales when it launches for PC via Steam, the companies announced. A release date was not announced.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Spooky Tales is a narrative game with interactive mini-games and a retro-inspired atmosphere. This horror anthology packs four unique stories into one experience: 1920s pulp dread, Japanese body horror, found footage, and classic slashers.
Key Features
- Four Tales of Terror – Guided by a charismatic undead host with a morbid sense of humor, Spooky Tales is a horror anthology featuring four unique nightmares in one package.
- Distinct Styles – A chilling blend of 1920s pulp dread, Japanese body horror, found footage, and 80s VHS charm. Gritty PSX-style visuals and weird fiction environments.
- The Abyss-Borne – Cast your line into the dark waters of a strange coastal village. Armed with a harpoon, hunt the deep ocean—but remember that something ancient is staring back.
- Rineko – A beautiful new student joins the occult club, triggering a wave of unsettling events. As strange events plague the members, you will uncover the terrifying secret behind her perfect facade.
- Golly Soda Pop – A desperate ghost-hunting TV crew breaks into an abandoned soda factory chasing ratings. Keep your cameras rolling as you uncover a nightmare far more real than any fake broadcast.
- Pepperoni Johnson – A rowdy teenage pizza party turns into a nightmare when a fun night in devolves into a gruesome home invasion. Trapped by a merciless killer, a group of unsuspecting friends must fight for their lives, quickly discovering that the only thing getting sliced tonight isn’t the pizza.
Watch a new trailer below.